But my guess is to the reason why people who own a duplex and if they are an investor they don't worry about the mortgage because they have the tenants paying the rent which pays off their mortgage and also have extra left over (cashflow).

The RGV has expanded immensely in the past couple of years and we've had an influx of people coming in from out of state bc of the affordability as well.

The one thing some people don't like, is that you can't choose what software to use.

I've checked out some posts and some people say that although you can assume a mortgage, banks will look at your credit score and unfortunately as I already know, Canadian credit history doesn't follow me when I decide to buy a house in the USAnyone know the answer to this?

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

You might find people you can help with some skills, time, or hustle that don't force you to try wholesaling.2.

These loans come from people or groups, not usual banks, and are often used to buy properties, refinance, or fix them up.

Over time, we've built trusting connections with many people.

I read about people who purchase a property, obtained some equity, and used the HELOC on that property to buy their next.

Asking people for advice has its place, and if it bothers you that I am doing so, you can ignore my post.